Fiat Bravo (2009)
2009 Fiat Bravo
CarHunch analysed 3,221 real MOT records for the 2009 Fiat Bravo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Fiat Bravo passes its MOT first time in only 72.6% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and over half of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for any buyer. Petrol and diesel variants perform nearly identically (72.3% vs 73.2% pass rates), so fuel choice won't meaningfully improve your odds here.
At nearly 68,000 miles on average, these nine-year-old cars have run hard, and they're showing it: expect around 4 failures and 23 advisories per test. Before purchasing one, get a pre-buy inspection focused on structural and brake components, given the high dangerous defect rate, and factor in regular maintenance costs—this generation simply isn't as robust as its rivals.
What to check before buying a 2009 Fiat Bravo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 51.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (61%) | 1,961 | 72.3% | 4.44 |
| Diesel (39%) | 1,260 | 73.2% | 3.81 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Fiat Bravo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Fiat Bravo vehicles fall between 47,326 and 72,763 miles.
2009 Fiat Bravo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 855 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Fiat Bravo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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66.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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65.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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37%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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35.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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